Communication + Connection = Transformation
Why do we communicate? Is it simply to “tell our story?” While that may be part of the reason, it is not quite enough to think of communication that way. In fact, telling our story is not even the most important reason for communication. Whether we’re talking about a personal story, a company’s brand narrative, or the mission and impact of a nonprofit, communication becomes so much more powerful when its true nature is understood and applied.
Schedule an In-person or Virtual Workshop for Your Team
In your workshop, we will explore the art and power of communication as a force for change and even…transformation. For any type of communication, from designs, to speeches, to PowerPoint presentations, to be truly effective, it must be understood from the perspective of the audience and with the desired result (change) in mind.
Using contemporary, historical, and natural principles, as well as seminal works from great communicators, we will create a framework for you and/or your organization to understand the true value of your message, the needs and perspective of your audience, and how to make the connection between the two. Participants will gain new and enhanced skills and will leave with improved confidence in their ability to communicate and create change through connection.
About the Instructor
Michael Barry is an engaging communicator and storyteller. An educator, author, workshop leader, and critical thinker, he is a mission focused strategic leader with a long history of helping individuals and organizations reach their audiences. Michael has been studying the art of communication for decades, and his unconventional, creative life path has led him through transformative experiences in communications, writing, music, and design. His exposure to storytelling in diverse media, industries and cultures has given him invaluable insight into our collective need to be heard and understood, and he joyfully shares his insights with his audiences at every opportunity.
Mr. Barry is the Communications Director of Princeton Creative, a communications design consultancy providing communications, strategy, design and other services to corporations, nonprofits, higher education, service-oriented businesses, and arts organizations. He is the author of the soon to be published book Breakthrough Communications: Creating Change Through Connection.
What You'll Learn
- The True Power of Communication
- Defining and Understanding Your Audience
- Developing Your Authentic Voice
- The Connection Mindset
- Story Craft
- Applying Design Thinking
- Breathe. Think. Speak.
- Silencing Your Inner Critic
- Your Attention is Your Superpower
- Lessons from the Great Communicators
- Finding Transformation
Previous Workshops and Events
- The American Marketing Association
- The College of New Jersey
- DeVry University
- The U.S. State Department International Visitor Leadership Program
- The Consulate General of Canada
- The New York Open Center
- The College of St. Elizabeth
- Princeton Public Library
- Johnson Education Center
- Small Business Development Center
- CMA – Ask the Experts
- H&R Block
- Global Entertainment and Media Summit
- The New School University
- Norwalk Community College
